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    GUN TEST LESS IS MORE

    Jul 11, 2019 5 minutes

    Affordable PCPs aren’t just getting more numerous, they’re also getting better, and over the last five years, the Walther Rotex RM8 from German gunmaker Umarex has established itself as a top choice for hunters who want recoil-free performance without breaking the bank.

    A few months ago, Umarex unveiled the RM8 Varmint in its new UC, or Ultra Compact, guise. There’s no denying that the original is going to be a tough act to follow, but with more and more shooters developing a taste for stubby airguns, I can see the shortened version being a big hit.

    The quality and features that have won the RM8 its loyal following are still present, but I think the UC’s shorter dimensions make it kinder on the eye and even more pointable. And its £449.99 recommended retail price certainly makes it friendly on the wallet.

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